Brett Rixom

Brett Rixom, Ph.D., CPA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Business. His research focuses on auditor judgment, ethical decision-making in business, and public policy implications of accounting practices. He teaches courses such as cost management, accounting for management, and auditing.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Business Administration (Accounting), University of Utah
• Master of Accountancy (Auditing Systems), University of Georgia
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Public Accounting), Lake Superior State University

His research has been published in leading journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Consumer Psychology, and Journal of Business Ethics. Notably, his 2020 paper on gift packaging perception ranked #1 in the Journal of Consumer Psychology and entered Altmetric's top 1% globally. His work frequently bridges behavioral psychology and accounting practices, exploring topics like auditor training effectiveness and investor perceptions of corporate governance reforms.

Awards & Recognition:

• Top 1% research output globally (Altmetric)
• Journal of Consumer Psychology's highest-ranked paper (2020)

Teaching focuses on practical skill development, with courses emphasizing analytical thinking and managerial accounting applications. No grants or lab affiliations explicitly noted in provided materials.